New Jersey Administrative Code

Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 10A:5-2.17 Reserved by 53 N.J.R. 719(a), effective 5/3/2021

Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 10A:5-2.18 Reserved by 53 N.J.R. 719(a), effective 5/3/2021

Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 10A:5-2.19 Amended by R.2008 d.97, effective 4/21/2008. See: 40 N.J.R. 85(a), 40 N.J.R. 2111(b). In (b), substituted "paralegals" for "law library clerks" and inserted "(see N.J.A.C. 10A:6-2.12 and 2.14)". Reserved by 53 N.J.R. 719(a), effective 5/3/2021…

(a) The M.C.U.R.C. shall be composed of the following five regular voting members and one recorder: 1. A representative from a correctional facility with a M.C.U.; 2. A representative from the Education or Social Services Department; 3. A representative from Mental Health Service…

Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 10A:5-2.20 Reserved by 53 N.J.R. 719(a), effective 5/3/2021

Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 10A:5-2.21 Reserved by 53 N.J.R. 719(a), effective 5/3/2021

Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 10A:5-2.22 Reserved by 53 N.J.R. 719(a), effective 5/3/2021

Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 10A:5-2.23 Reserved by 53 N.J.R. 719(a), effective 5/3/2021

Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 10A:5-2.24 Reserved by 53 N.J.R. 719(a), effective 5/3/2021

Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 10A:5-2.25 Reserved by 53 N.J.R. 719(a), effective 5/3/2021

Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 10A:5-2.26 Amended by R.2008 d.97, effective 4/21/2008. See: 40 N.J.R. 85(a), 40 N.J.R. 2111(b). In (a), inserted "in accordance with" and "or designee". Reserved by 53 N.J.R. 719(a), effective 5/3/2021

Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 10A:5-2.27 Amended by R.2008 d.97, effective 4/21/2008. See: 40 N.J.R. 85(a), 40 N.J.R. 2111(b). In (a), inserted "property,", deleted "the inmate" following "permitted" and "or to property with such items," following "another person," and substituted "in…

Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 10A:5-2.28 Reserved by 53 N.J.R. 719(a), effective 5/3/2021

Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 10A:5-2.29 Amended by R.2006 d.398, effective 11/20/2006. See: 38 N.J.R. 3121(a), 38 N.J.R. 4867(a). In (b), updated the N.J.A.C. reference. Amended by R.2008 d.97, effective 4/21/2008. See: 40 N.J.R. 85(a), 40 N.J.R. 2111(b). In (b), substituted "continu…

(a) The M.C.U.R.C. shall meet as needed to carry out its responsibilities. The M.C.U.R.C. shall be responsible for: 1. Hearing the cases of inmates referred for placement in M.C.U.; 2. Reviewing the progress of each inmate placed in M.C.U. at least every 90 days to determine whet…

Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 10A:5-2.30 Amended by 47 N.J.R. 2500(a), effective 10/5/2015 Reserved by 53 N.J.R. 719(a), effective 5/3/2021

Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 10A:5-2.31 Reserved by 53 N.J.R. 719(a), effective 5/3/2021

(a) The following criteria shall be utilized by the Management Control Unit Review Committee (M.C.U.R.C.) in determining the appropriateness of assigning an inmate to the M.C.U.:1. Disciplinary records during the inmate's present term of confinement and any previous terms served.…

(a) An inmate shall be assigned to the M.C.U. when the M.C.U.R.C., after considering the criteria at N.J.A.C. 10A:5-2.4, concludes that the inmate poses a substantial threat to the safety of others or to the safe and secure operation of a correction facility. (b) Procedures for M…

(a) When an inmate is placed in the M.C.U. by the M.C.U. Hearing Officer, a preliminary determination shall also be made by the M.C.U.R.C. as to when the need for the M.C.U. program shall be reviewed. A formal review of each inmate in the M.C.U. shall be made at least every 90 da…

(a) At the time the inmate is provided with the M.C.U.R.C.'s decision, the inmate shall be advised of the opportunity to appeal the decision to an employee designated by the Commissioner to receive such appeals. The inmate shall have seven business days to submit a letter of appe…

(a) The inmate may be placed in Prehearing M.C.U. by order of an Administrator or designee utilizing an authorization for prehearing M.C.U. form when there is reasonable evidence that, if the inmate remains in general population, there is an immediate threat to the safety of othe…

(a) In the event an emergency is declared, inmates may be placed in Prehearing M.C.U. status should their behavior fall into the placement criteria as outlined in N.J.A.C. 10A:5-2.8. (b) When an unusually large number of inmates are involved, the procedures set forth in this subc…

(a) Inmates housed in the Management Control Unit (M.C.U.), Restorative Housing Unit (R.H.U.), Protective Custody (P.C.), and Temporary Administrative Housing Unit (T.A.H.) shall have meaningful opportunities to participate in out-of-cell activities, including recreation, service…

Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 10A:5-3.19 Repealed by R.2014 d.027, effective 2/3/2014. See: 45 N.J.R. 13(a), 46 N.J.R. 297(a). Section was "Selection of staff".

(a) An inmate may be placed in Emergency Confinement for a period not to exceed 24 hours when the Administrator, or designee, determines that it is necessary to reduce a substantial risk to the inmate or others, or as evidenced by recent conduct. (b) Criteria for placement in Eme…

(a) An inmate may be placed in Protective Custody by any of the following means: 1. On the recommendation of the Special Investigations Division (S.I.D.); 2. On the recommendation of a sentencing court or prosecutor, subject to approval of the Administrator. The recommendation mu…

Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 10A:5-5.10 Amended by R.2008 d.97, effective 4/21/2008. See: 40 N.J.R. 85(a), 40 N.J.R. 2111(b). In (c), inserted "or designee". Reserved by 53 N.J.R. 719(a), effective 5/3/2021

Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 10A:5-5.11 Reserved by 53 N.J.R. 719(a), effective 5/3/2021

Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 10A:5-5.12 Reserved by 53 N.J.R. 719(a), effective 5/3/2021

Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 10A:5-5.13 Amended by R.2010 d.054, effective 4/5/2010. See: 41 N.J.R. 4663(a), 42 N.J.R. 721(a). In (c), substituted "that" for "which" and "Unit with" for "unit". Reserved by 53 N.J.R. 719(a), effective 5/3/2021

Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 10A:5-5.14 Amended by R.2008 d.97, effective 4/21/2008. See: 40 N.J.R. 85(a), 40 N.J.R. 2111(b). In (b), inserted "of recreation time" and inserted a comma following "week". Reserved by 53 N.J.R. 719(a), effective 5/3/2021

Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 10A:5-5.15 Reserved by 53 N.J.R. 719(a), effective 5/3/2021

Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 10A:5-5.16 Amended by R.2008 d.97, effective 4/21/2008. See: 40 N.J.R. 85(a), 40 N.J.R. 2111(b). Section was "Visits by professional and correctional supervisory staff". In (a), substituted "services" for "work" and inserted "by the inmate". Reserved by 5…

Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 10A:5-5.17 Amended by R.2008 d.97, effective 4/21/2008. See: 40 N.J.R. 85(a), 40 N.J.R. 2111(b). Substituted "accordance with" for "light of". Reserved by 53 N.J.R. 719(a), effective 5/3/2021

Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 10A:5-5.18 Amended by R.2008 d.97, effective 4/21/2008. See: 40 N.J.R. 85(a), 40 N.J.R. 2111(b). Inserted a comma following "months". Reserved by 53 N.J.R. 719(a), effective 5/3/2021

Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 10A:5-5.19 Amended by 47 N.J.R. 2500(a), effective 10/5/2015 Reserved by 53 N.J.R. 719(a), effective 5/3/2021

(a) An inmate under consideration for placement in Protective Custody shall be given written notice of an involuntary Protective Custody hearing, as soon as practicable. (b) A copy of the written notice shall be given to the inmate at least 24 hours prior to the in-person hearing…

Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 10A:5-5.20 Amended by R.2008 d.97, effective 4/21/2008. See: 40 N.J.R. 85(a), 40 N.J.R. 2111(b). Inserted a comma following "custody" and inserted "/or". Repealed by R.2010 d.054, effective 4/5/2010. See: 41 N.J.R. 4663(a), 42 N.J.R. 721(a). Section was "…

Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 10A:5-5.21 Amended by R.2008 d.97, effective 4/21/2008. See: 40 N.J.R. 85(a), 40 N.J.R. 2111(b). In (a)6, inserted "on an as needed basis". Reserved by 53 N.J.R. 719(a), effective 5/3/2021

Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 10A:5-5.22 Amended by R.2010 d.054, effective 4/5/2010. See: 41 N.J.R. 4663(a), 42 N.J.R. 721(a). Inserted designation (a); and added (b). Reserved by 53 N.J.R. 719(a), effective 5/3/2021

Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 10A:5-5.23 Amended by R.2008 d.97, effective 4/21/2008. See: 40 N.J.R. 85(a), 40 N.J.R. 2111(b). Substituted "notes" for "record". Reserved by 53 N.J.R. 719(a), effective 5/3/2021

Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 10A:5-5.24 Reserved by 53 N.J.R. 719(a), effective 5/3/2021

(a) The inmate shall be advised of the opportunity to appeal to the Administrator or designee at the time that the inmate is provided with the Protective Custody hearing decision. (b) The inmate shall have five business days from the date he or she receives the Protective Custody…

(a) Inmates in Protective Custody shall be provided a review every 30 days, either through video conference or in-person, by the Institutional Classification Committee (I.C.C.). (b) In addition to (a) above, each inmate placed in Protective Custody shall be provided an in-person …

(a) An inmate who has voluntarily signed himself or herself into Protective Custody who wishes to be released from Protective Custody may submit a request for release from Protective Custody to the appropriate Custody Supervisor. In order to approve such a requested release, the …

(a) The rules set forth in N.J.A.C. 10A:4, Inmate Discipline, shall be in full force and effect in the Protective Custody Units. (b) An inmate assigned to Prehearing Protective Custody or a Protective Custody Unit who requires an administrative transfer to another Close Custody U…